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Anatomy of a fall: Inside the demise of Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts
The CEO was left blindsided on Monday when he learnt the sport's board was moving against him, but it had been in the works for many weeks.
- by Chris Barrett
The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, WHO chief says
The head of the World Health Organisation says the coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating" and that more than 150,000 cases have been reported within 24 hours - the highest single-day number so far.
- by Stephanie Nebehay and Michael Shields
'Gobsmacking': Writers savage humanities fee hike
Author Richard Flanagan said Australia would pay a heavy price in the years to come.
- by Broede Carmody and Fergus Hunter
Opinion
Political Leadership
There's only one way Scott Morrison can end a decade of political dysfunction
Ten years after Julia Gillard knifed Kevin Rudd, the coup culture is alive and well.
- by Peter Hartcher
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'Like catching Pokemon': Plant influencers and our growing love for greenery
It takes Alan Chan about an hour a week to tend to his 150 "plant babies" and the 29-year-old says the ritual is meditative.
- by Sophie Aubrey
Facebook, Twitter delete Trump's 'racist baby' meme posts
The video posted by Trump was altered to appear as if it had aired on CNN, was removed after Twitter and Facebook received a copyright-infringement claim.
- by Todd Spangler
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Council controversy
Vaucluse property grew 200sqm overnight, sparking a war over harbour view
A former Harley Davidson boss, the property's Lamborghini owners and a notorious private certification firm - not to mention Woollahra Council - have all been swept up in the saga.
- by Carrie Fellner
The shocking new home truths about the way we were
Shaking hands, open-plan offices, crowded gigs: the past – on the surface, at least – is a foreign country.
- by Amelia Lester
'Bring it on': British Penguin biscuit maker welcomes Tim Tam challenge
Boris Johnson wants cheaper Tim Tams in UK supermarkets but British biscuit makers say their original choc-coated treat will see off discount imitations.
- by Latika Bourke
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NRL 2020
Rabbitohs 40 Warriors 12
'Nothing to do with you': Bennett coy on emotional Mitchell, face rake
The Souths star was consoled on the side of Bankwest Stadium - and by Bennett in the change room - after a contentious clash with Wayde Egan.
- by Adam Pengilly
A new account was opened. It tried to win $68,000 on a single bet
Police are now looking into a second suspicious Dally M betting market after accounts were used with the express purpose of winning money on a novelty option.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Crime
Man, 20, charged with murder after woman, 18, found dead in home
The man, believed to be known to the woman, is due to appear in court on Sunday charged with murder.
- by Lisa Visentin
Three charged after five-month probe ends in seizure of 14 weapons
Three men were charged after an investigation into the alleged possession of illegal military-style guns by a group with suspected extremist ideology.
- by Luke Costin
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Courts
'In a cafe somewhere', the truth between two white-collar criminals will be found
The 69-year-old says he told disgraced businessman Rodney Adler he was an undischarged bankrupt, before Mr Adler agreed to loan him $25,000.
- by Lucy Cormack
Ruby Princess couple's self-isolation order came after wife's death
Graeme Lake told the NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into the Ruby Princess on Friday that he, his wife Karla and two other couples they travelled with had all contracted the virus.
- by Ashlea Witoslawski
Lindt siege gunman's lover appeals murder sentence
Lawyers argue the 44-year jail term for Amirah Droudis after she stabbed her victim 18 times and doused her in petrol was "manifestly excessive".
- by Margaret Scheikowski
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Indiana Bones, the archaeology students and the fossil 'jigsaw puzzle' that wowed the world
After painstakingly gluing together more than 100 fossil fragments, Angeline Leece and Jesse Martin stood back and gazed in awe. What they saw would rewrite humanity's family tree.
- by Jane Cadzow
The shocking new home truths about the way we were
Shaking hands, open-plan offices, crowded gigs: the past – on the surface, at least – is a foreign country.
- by Amelia Lester
Politics
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Greens
'Exactly what politics in Australia needs': Lidia Thorpe to be next Greens senator for Victoria
Members pre-selected Ms Thorpe with what the party says was a historic 65 per cent voter turnout.
- by Timna Jacks
Analysis
Cyber security
Don't dismiss cyber threat as an imaginary problem or political stunt
- by David Crowe
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University
Uni fee overhaul won't change demand or affordability: HECS architect
- by Fergus Hunter
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Minimum wage
Minimum wage rise sees industry call for IR changes to be extended
- by Nick Bonyhady and Jennifer Duke
Business
'Our industry is one of the least-trusted': The tough task of fixing an image problem
"I hate to tell you," Rio Tinto chief Jean-Sebastien Jacques once said. "Our industry is one of the least-trusted on the planet."
- by Nick Toscano and Charlotte Grieve
World
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Coronavirus pandemic
The world's next coronavirus hotspot is emerging next door
Indonesia's coronavirus infection rate is rising rapidly, and the government faces a stark choice.
- by James Massola
Opinion
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Interest from Chinese investors has declined and may not rebound
Low levels of Chinese investment will mean fewer apartment developments and may also put downward pressure on property prices.
- by Trent Wiltshire and Henry Yu
The stampede of buyers heading to Australia's second-cheapest capital
It’s one of Australia’s prettiest capital cities, with great food on offer, wineries a short drive away, a huge investment in infrastructure and no traffic jams.
- by Sue Williams
Life & Culture
'My reputation is putrid', says conman Peter Foster, as secret recordings set to air
The career criminal insists he is "a changed man" and is unmoved by the prospect of a new podcast featuring explosive secret recordings made by a former maid.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Anatomy of a fall: Inside the demise of Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts
The CEO was left blindsided on Monday when he learnt the sport's board was moving against him, but it had been in the works for many weeks.
- by Chris Barrett
Breaking
NRL 2020
NRL to burst bubble and free players from their homes this weekend
Rugby league players could be free to leave their homes for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown as soon as today as restrictions on their movements ease.
- by Adrian Proszenko
The Fitz Files
Olympics
'Every man is born equal': Peter Norman's amazing legacy lives on
The great Peter Norman is sadly long gone but his noble deeds in support of civil rights at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico will never be forgotten.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Date dilemma for men's T20 and women's one-day World Cups
The ICC is preparing to make some big decisions which could result in the postponement of February's Women's World Cup in New Zealand.
- by Rob Forsaith
A-League set for winter switch after securing new Fox Sports deal
The arrangement is believed to be worth about $32 million to FFA, which is a reduction on the old contract but in line with renegotiated deals in other sports.
- by Vince Rugari and Zoe Samios
A new account was opened. It tried to win $68k on single Dally M bet
Police are now looking into a second suspicious Dally M betting market after accounts were used with the express purpose of winning money on a novelty option.
- by Adam Pengilly
Rabbitohs 40 Warriors 12
Match report
'Nothing to do with you': Bennett coy on emotional Mitchell, face rake
The Souths star was consoled on the side of Bankwest Stadium - and by Bennett in the change room - after a contentious clash with Wayde Egan.
- by Adam Pengilly
Have Your Say
Roberts axing symptomatic of cricket's wider malaise
While it has suffered no financial loss (yet) to the COVID crisis, cricket has suffered all the pain and a change at the top won't be an instant fix.
